NetSec-Analyst Object Configuration Creation And Application Practice Question
In a scenario where you use an Application Object in a Security Policy, how does the firewall identify the traffic?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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By App-ID inspection
The firewall uses App-ID, which performs deep packet inspection to identify the application, regardless of the port being used.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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By the DNS request
Why it's wrong here
DNS is only for FQDNs.
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By the source IP
Why it's wrong here
That is how address objects work.
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By the destination port
Why it's wrong here
That is how services work.
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By App-ID inspection
Why this is correct
App-ID inspects the traffic signature.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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